Creating a logical partition with Virtual Trusted Platform capability

Prerequisites and assumptions

Ensure that the following prerequisite tasks have been completed and are operational before you start the configuration steps:

1. The HMC is set up and configured. For instructions, see Installing and configuring the HMC.
2. You read and understand the Logical partition overview.
3. You completed the tasks recommended for logical partition planning. For instructions, see Planning for logical partitions.
4. You removed the system from the manufacturing default configuration and moved the physical hardware to support a partitioned configuration. For instructions, see Creating logical partitions on a new or nonpartitioned server.
5. You verified that the server has logical partition support for VTPM. For instructions, see Verifying that the server supports Virtual Trusted Platform Module

   You can also enable the VTPM on a logical partition after logical partition creation. For instructions, see Enabling and disabling a Virtual Trusted Platform Module on a logical partition

6. You have logged in to the HMC with one of the following user roles:
   • Super administrator
   • Operator

Configuration steps

Ensure that all the prerequisites have been completed before proceeding with configuration steps.

To create a VTPM-capable logical partition on your server by using the HMC, complete the following steps:

1. In the navigation pane, open Systems Management and click Servers.
2. In the work pane, select the managed system.
3. Click the Tasks button, and click Configuration > Create Logical Partitions.
4. Select the Allow this partition to be VTPM capable check box.
5. Follow the steps in the Create Logical Partition wizard to create a logical partition that is enabled for VTPM and to create a partition profile.